Israel rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding Hamas disarm first
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point US peace plan for Gaza, insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas completely disarms.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally turned down a 15-point proposal for Gaza initiated by US President Donald Trump, declaring that military forces will remain in place until Palestinian militant group Hamas is completely disarmed.
Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" and confirmed that troops "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed". The framework had previously been accepted by Hamas in late July to secure a military exit and long-term truce.
The announcement comes despite recent pressure from Washington that led Israeli forces to temporarily pause strikes. The decision underlines growing strain between Israel and its primary international ally as Netanyahu balances demands from far-right coalition partners ahead of upcoming national elections on October 27.
Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald
Sources
- STV News — Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- The Guardian — Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan and vows no withdrawal until Hamas disarms
- Cyprus Mail — Netanyahu says Israel won’t pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms
- The Herald — Israel rejects Trump's 'historic' 15-point peace plan for Gaza
- France24 — Netanyahu rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan in new break with Trump
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